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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.48, 397.08 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.48, 397.08 and 177.54 is: 266.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.48 : 397.08 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.48/397.08 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.48x = 397.08 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.48x = 70,497.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,497.58/264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.55

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